Description
Refreshing homemade lemonade with a citrusy zing is the perfect drink to cool you down on hot summer days. This delightful beverage combines the tartness of fresh lemons with just the right amount of sweetness, creating a refreshing treat that brightens any occasion. Whether served at a backyard BBQ or enjoyed on your patio, this easy-to-make lemonade is sure to impress and rejuvenate everyone who sips it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Juice the fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of juice.
- In a pitcher, mix 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of hot water until dissolved.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3 cups of cold water. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg